Jacquelyn Fromal Gerlach

Jacquelyn Fromal Gerlach

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

About Jacquelyn

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

Divorce, child custody, spousal support, child support.

75%

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Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

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Jacquelyn Fromal Gerlach's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2023 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Ms. Gerlach helped me through my divorce. She was the most supportive, knowledgeable attorney I could have asked for. She saved me during an awful time . I will forever be grateful for her because of her compassion as well as her wisdom .

Posted by Jorge | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Attorney, Great communications, Excellent results.

I highly recommend Jacquelyn Gerlach as an attorney for anyone who encounters a speeding ticket or reckless driving charge in Virginia or any other charge she can help you with . She is bright, intelligent, personable and very professional. She communicates extremely well and follows through on what ...she says, once you become a client you have all her attention. She cares about her clients and she always answers or returns your calls. You will speak directly with her and never a third party throughout the whole process. I was so happy she took care of all of my issues with out me needing to travel from Massachusetts to Virginia. She got my charges dismissed for one summon and the reckless driving charge reduced to a small fine. She is great!!

Posted by david d | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highest Recommendation Possible

I highly recommend Ms. Gerlach as an attorney for anyone who encounters a speeding ticket or reckless driving charge in Virginia. Jackie is not only bright, intelligent, personable and creative but she communicates extremely well and follows through on what she says. It is obvious she cares about h...er clients and when you call Jackie or leave a message you do not get an assistant or paralegal to answer or return your calls. You will speak directly to Jackie throughout the whole process. I received a speeding ticket on I-85 in Dinwiddie going 82 in a 70mph zone. The day after Christmas 2017 and the officer did not advise me he was writing the ticket as Reckless Driving, he just indicated I could call the court and they would advise me of the amount of my fine. Once I discovered it was reckless driving I knew I needed representation and I am grateful I discovered Ms. Gerlach. I had called a couple of attorneys and they did not instill confidence in me and then I spoke to Jackie and I knew I had found the best representation. She really went to work on my behalf and upon completion of an online driving course and $91.00 in court costs my case is dismissed from reckless driving. It was even better than I had hoped for. And in addition to that, since I lived out of state in NC, I did not have to appear in court thanks to her accepting me as her client and representing my interests. I cannot say enough about Ms. Gerlach and if you want the best representation possible at a reasonable cost, you could not have better legal counsel than Ms. Gerlach. I will never forget how she was able to assist me and have my case dismissed.

Posted by Jeff | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Successful Reduction

I received a speeding ticket in Hopewell VA, which turned out to be a significant charge. Being from out of state I sis not fully understand the speeding policy in VA. I soon began receiving letters from dozens of attorneys explaining the seriousness of this ticket. Bewildered, I sorted the letter...s based on proximity to the Hopewell Court. I found three attorneys that appeared close and checked their websites. I called and left messages with two. Jacquelyn answered the phone. I explained the circumstances to her, and she verified the seriousness of the ticket. Based on her knowledge of how the court worked in Hopewell, I retained her immediately. Her fee was very reasonable. She asked many questions about the particular circumstances of the ticket and I provided answers. She instructed me to get a copy of my driving record and send to her. She said I would not have to appear at court personally. The court date came and she sent me a not explaining when I should expect to hear from her. As promised I got the call. She explained that the ticket had been reduced to a lesser offense, which was the desired, and hoped for, outcome. Of course I understand not all situations will turn out like that, still I was pleased and relieved. I strongly believe that her professional advice, knowledge of the local jurisdiction, and of the law were all key factors in this successful outcome. I would recommend her to others in my situation, and I would retain her again without hesitation.

Posted by Michael | October 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I got lucky

I was given a traffic ticket in Virginia. I received at least 6 letters from lawyers offering their services to help me. I chose Jacquelyn because she was a William and Mary grad and my wife and I had lived in Williamsburg. We did our business by phone. She was/is charming and personable, informe...d and thorough. She explained the process, told me what I could expect from the court and what she could do to help me. She is a woman of her word. Things played out exactly as she said. Thank you ms Gerlach.

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Jacquelyn Fromal Gerlach's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Ritter

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Jackie is a conscientious and capable attorney. She cares deeply for the clients who hire her and works hard to achieve a good outcome for them. I highly recommend her."

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Eric Lansing

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Ms. Gerlach in action in court on many occasions, and can tell you that she is a highly competent attorney. As a former prosecutor, Ms. Gerlach is highly qualified to represent your interests before a judge."

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Chelsea Foley

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jacquelyn is an amazing lawyer. She is very sharp and a pleasure to work with! You can't go wrong hiring her!"

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Ayesha Meekins

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jacquelyn is an excellent attorney. I have had the opportunity to observe her in court for a number of years and she is very knowledgeable, always well prepared, and a great advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Mark Matney

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacquelyn Gerlach is a tremendous defense lawyer. She is thorough and well prepared in court."

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Stephanie Pease

Unknown lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gerlach is an asset to the legal community and her clients. She is a bright and capable attorney. I highly recommend her."

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Matt Pinsker

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Gerlach for a number years. She is a skilled attorney and cares deeply about the welfare of her clients. She will work hard for you."

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William Cluett

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jacquelyn is an excellent defense attorney. Her time as a former prosecutor gives her an edge in the courtroom and her experience is evident from her work on behalf of her clients."

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Robert Malott

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jackie is a knowledgable attorney who has years of experience. She is a former prosecutor, which is valuable incite for any defense attorney. She cares deeply about her clients and dedicates her time to providing their best, one-on-one representation."

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Margaret Hannapel

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jackie and I have worked together on similar matters for a few months now. She's knowledgeable, driven, and gets great results for her clients!"

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Todd Ritter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Lansing

Criminal defense lawyer

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Emily Lenschow

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Margaret Hannapel

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Mark Matney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matt Pinsker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chelsea Foley

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Ayesha Meekins

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Cluett

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Stephanie Pease

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Malott

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Associations

2023 - Present

Chesterfield Bar Association

President, Vice-President, Secretary

2009 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

2007

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

"Oh No, I Got a Ticket"

Traffic and Criminal Violations

Languages

English

Activity

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